Your opportunity

At Charles Schwab, our purpose is simple: we champion client's goals with passion and integrity. Guided by honesty, mutual respect and a commitment to doing what's right, we bring innovation, education, and service together to help shape financial futures. Our people are the foundation of our success - they approach their work with curiosity and collaboration, coming together to create solutions that make a meaningful impact for clients and communities. As we expand into India, we are bringing this same culture of inclusion, learning, and opportunity to new talent. Joining us means becoming part of a global team where your work matters and your future can take shape.

Our Hyderabad location is central to Schwab's growth, bringing together talented people and technology to drive innovation, scale and efficiency. Here, you will work alongside teams who create solutions that support millions of clients every day. The work you do is more than daily operations - it's a chance to experiment, learn, and build within a values-driven, supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region.

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to lead and execute advanced test automation initiatives across complex, distributed systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java, REST API testing, and Open source Test Automation tools such as Selenium, Karate combined with a proven ability to design, implement, and execute robust E2E test cases. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and QA teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium for web applications and REST APIs.
• Lead E2E test planning, execution, and reporting for high-impact projects, ensuring comprehensive coverage of business-critical workflows.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for RESTful services, validating API functionality, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards, acceptance criteria, and test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and drive continuous improvement in test processes and coverage.
• Mentor junior SDETs and QA engineers, sharing best practices in automation and E2E testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid feedback and release confidence.
• Manage test environments and data, ensuring readiness for E2E and regression testing.
• Stay current with industry trends in test automation, tools, and methodologies.

What you have Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance Engineering
• 5+ years developing, executing, and maintaining automation framework for webservices and DB Testing
• Hands-on coding experience with Java, C# or other object-oriented programming languages
• Hands-on experience with Open Source Test Automation tools such as Karate, SOATest, Selenium etc.,
• Experience with GitHUB, Bitbucket, Splunk, Postman, Mabl tools
• Experience with Agile development practices
• Deep understanding of exploratory testing practices
• Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ)
• Proven ability to successfully balance and deliver multiple geographically distributed QA projects with concurrent releases
• Hands-on experience with Web services virtualization and Test Data Management
• Comfortable representing QA in product code reviews
• Ability to scope, size, and oversee risk-assessments across complex projects and schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Environment Observability and Triaging
• Hands-on with modern automation stacks (e.g., Java/C#, WebdriverIO, REST/GraphQL testing, service virtualization) and cloud-based execution.
• Familiarity with program-level planning artifacts (testing matrices, E2E QA procedures, communication channels) and metrics storytelling to leadership.
• Financial/Trading services industry experience is a plus

What's in it for you

At Schwab India, you're empowered to shape your future. We support your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture rooted in trust and collaboration - so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our benefits are designed to care for your wellbeing, your family, and your long-term financial security.

Our base benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards include:

• Competitive compensation and retirement programs including Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and optional National Pension System (NPS) contributions
• Robust Paid Time Off, including annual/privilege leave, sick and casual leave, public holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and more
• Education assistance for continued learning to help you grow
• Comprehensive medical insurance with Outpatient Department (OPD) services, including vaccination, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual reimbursement for health check-ups and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare (creche) reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation and meal benefits that support your day-to-day work
• Group life, personal accident, and critical illness insurance